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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 568.17 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 568.17 and 316.82 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 568.17 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/568.17 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 568.17 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 180,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,007.62/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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